Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corserv Financial Team for a Financial Assistant. You will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality and accurate financial administrative support. This includes the efficient, accurate and timely processing of sales, purchase and subcontractor invoices, in accordance with relevant legislation and Corserv’s conditions of service. The role will also provide a range of general financial administrative services contributing to the delivery of an efficient, professional and customer-focused service.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Raise accurate sales invoices to ensure timely recovery of payments for work, goods and services provided to external customers.
Process invoices for the payment of work, goods or services supplied/carried out for the Company by external organisations
Review purchase invoices to ensure they meet HMRC requirements.
First point of contact for queries from suppliers, sub-contractors and staff relating to purchase orders, invoices, HMRC or payments.
Support the collection and collation of statistical information to help monitor and improve financial processes and practices.
Act as the first point of contact for suppliers, subcontractors and employees.
Be an advocate for the Company and adopt a proactive and positive approach to promote best practice working across the business.
To ensure adherence to all administrative guidelines, compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
The maintenance of electronic and manual records and filing systems ensuring that they fully satisfy data integrity, audit requirements and confidentiality is strictly observed.
The storage and archiving of company documentation in accordance with HMRC and company procedures.
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We are looking for (but not limited to):
English and Maths at GCSE Grade A–C level or equivalent relevant work experience.
Previous experience of working within a Finance team or a similar financial or administrative environment.
A good understanding of financial regulations and procedures relating to invoice processing, payments and purchase ordering.
Strong knowledge, attention to detail and sound judgement when dealing with invoice, purchasing and payment queries.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You will be able to prioritise your workload, work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
Our offer to you
Salary: £25,948.00
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH
Closing date: Midnight Monday 7th September 2026
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Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
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Contact us
If you would like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.
About the Team
At Corserv we are working to bring communities together and enhance the lives of people in Cornwall. We are driving growth and development by providing employment and skills development opportunities for local people. We ensure the smooth operation of our group of businesses with a focus on customer service excellence and inclusion.
Joining this area of our business you can support our teams across Human Resources, Health & Safety, Finance, Customer Services and Communications. We have a diversity of engaging roles in these areas for you to support us deliver real value to Cornwall. Please follow this link to find out more about us.
